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Picardy third
noun
, Music.
- a major third in the final tonic chord of a composition written in a minor key.
Picardy third
noun
- music a major chord used in the final chord of a piece of music in the minor mode Also calledtierce de Picardie
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Picardy third1
Translation of French tierce de Picardy
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Picardy third1
translation of French tierce de Picardie, from its use in the church music of Picardy
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